by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #323 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 323 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,426 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $34,050 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Of the 75 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NIU, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the NIU liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Northern Illinois University.
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